ringer (Meaning)
ringer (n)
a person who rings church bells (as for summoning the congregation)
a person who is almost identical to another
a contestant entered in a competition under false pretenses
(horseshoes) the successful throw of a horseshoe or quoit so as to encircle a stake or peg
ringer (n.)
One who, or that which, rings; especially, one who rings chimes on bells.
A crowbar.
A horse that is not entitled to take part in a race, but is fraudulently got into it.
Synonyms & Antonyms of ringer
Synonyms:
- phony
- hoaxer
- charlatan
- fakir
- faker
- quacksalver
- sharper
- misleader
- mountebank
- operator
- counterfeiter
- actor
Antonyms:
ringer Sentence Examples
- The phone's loud, continuous ringing was a shrill reminder of its presence.
- The faker was a dead ringer for the celebrity, deceiving the entire audience.
- The bowling ball rolled towards the pins with a resounding ringer.
- The chime of a bicycle bell sounded like a distant ringer, signaling its approach.
- The fire alarm's earsplitting ringer sent shockwaves through the building.
- The boxer was known as "The Ringer" for his ability to deliver knockouts with a single punch.
- The burglar used a fake doorbell ringer to distract the homeowners before breaking in.
- The doorbell's gentle ringer was a welcome sound after a long day.
- The ringing sound from the microwave indicated that dinner was ready.
- The crowd erupted in a roar of approval as the bell rang, signifying the end of the championship match.
FAQs About the word ringer
a person who rings church bells (as for summoning the congregation), a person who is almost identical to another, a contestant entered in a competition under fa
fake, phoney, impostor, deceiver, imposter, fraud, pretender,sham, quack, phony
ace, expert, past master, expert, maestro, wizard, adept, virtuoso, authority, wizard
The phone's loud, continuous ringing was a shrill reminder of its presence.
The faker was a dead ringer for the celebrity, deceiving the entire audience.
The bowling ball rolled towards the pins with a resounding ringer.
The chime of a bicycle bell sounded like a distant ringer, signaling its approach.
